University of Waikato 2025 Pacific Excellence Scholarship

The Pacific Excellence Scholarship was established in 2018 to support the University of Waikato’s commitment to recognise and foster the excellence of our Pacific students. The Scholarship is awarded based on meritorious achievement and connection to the Pacific community.

• Table of Content
• About University of Waikato
• Pacific Excellence Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Pacific Excellence Scholarship
• Requirements for Pacific Excellence Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Pacific Excellence Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Pacific Excellence Scholarship

Scholarship valued up to $20,000 over three years

Requirements for Pacific Excellence Scholarship Qualification

For domestic students of Pacific Island descent who are currently studying at NCEA Level 3 towards University Entrance and who intend to enrol full-time (120 points) in an undergraduate degree programme at the University of Waikato in 2026.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Read the guidelines

   Please ensure you read the regulations before you commence the application process.

2. If you are new, complete an application to enrol

   You will need to do this BEFORE you can have access to apply for Scholarships and Awards.

   Application to enrol

3. Apply using MyWaikato

   Once you have an account, log into MyWaikato and click on the ‘Scholarships’ tab to see the list of available scholarships

   Apply now

For more details, visit University of Waikato Scholarship webpage